Around Town: 4th of July

PublishedJuly 2, 2015

The July 4th weekend is almost upon us! With any luck, swimming pools, burgers and fireworks are in your immediate future. If you don’t have plans for Saturday—or even if you do—know that there are plenty of fun activities going on in and around Greenville, SC.

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Red, White and Blue Shoes 5k

Furman University

With a downhill start and a downhill finish, this is one of the fastest 5k courses around. After the 8am run, there will be plenty of post-race activities to enjoy, including food and drinks, vendors, and tug-of-war and pie-eating contests.

Additionally, the Kids Steeplechase, a non-competitive, quarter-mile run, will start around 9:15am. Participants will go through a water spray, over several hurdles, and around dancing inflatables on their way to the mid-field finish line, where they will receive a wristband and a ticket for a cool treat.

The celebration won’t begin until 6pm, but the gates open at 5pm, so arrive early to get a good spot. Make sure you come hungry, as BBQ, funnel cakes, burgers, hotdogs, Philly cheese steaks, and ice cream will be on offer. And, of course, it wouldn’t be “Red, White, and Boom” without a spectacular fireworks show at the end!

Stop by 110 Depot Street in Fountain Inn at 7 pm for this free event featuring performances from two bands: Justice Family Bluegrass Band and the Upstate Senior Band. Hang out, listen to music, and enjoy the food, Italian ice and craft beer that will be available for purchase. Make sure you don’t leave

This free event is definitely one you don’t want to miss! From 5-10 pm, enjoy live music on two stages and a variety of popular food and beverage vendors. There are even activities for the kids. The highlight of the event is scheduled start at 9:45pm: one of the largest fireworks displays in the state. The festival will be held downtown between Court and Camperdown streets and will encompass Broad Street, from Laurens to Falls Streets, and Falls Park.